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I am an English speaking expat currently living in Cebu actively trying to learn the local language. I have created this blog as a means of focusing my own study and to provide others interested in learning the language with a unique perspective of a foreigner slowly coming to terms with complexity of the language.
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Magbinisaya Kita Phrasebook 1: An Introduction To Cebuano

Product Description Magbinisaya Kita Phrasebook This 105-section ebook contains common expressions and useful phrases which come in handy when communicating in Bisaya/Cebuano. The sections are structured so that the learners can expand a given expression. Deriving other expressions from a given expression is an effective method of putting a handle on the language. A good exercise for those who are adventuresome and are looking forward to learning the language. Another feature o… More >>

Magbinisaya Kita Phrasebook 1: An Introduction To Cebuano

Magbinisaya Kita Primer 1: A Cebuano Learning Book

Product DescriptionThe Magbinisaya Kita Primer Revised (2009) Edition is an expanded version of the 1999 Magbinisaya Kita Cebuano Primer 1. Just like the MK Module 1, its format is concise and functional. It includes 13 lessons, four examinations, a glossary, a list of idiomatic expressions and useful phrases, grammar notes culled after over 12 years of scholarship. Each lesson consists of the following sections: Presentation (simple text and/or every day dialogs); Vocabulary -words, … More >>

Magbinisaya Kita Primer 1: A Cebuano Learning Book

Dili Pa / Dili Na

Vocab:

Di-li – no (future tense) Ka-on – eat Pa-ni-ud-to – lunch pa – Still / yet na – Now / Already

Mokaon ka ba a imong paniudto? – Will you eat your lunch?

Explanation:

“mo” prefix in front of kanon marks it as future tense. “ka” personal pronoun for YOU “ba” is a question marker asking “imong” is YOUR

As with any yes or no question the respondent can provide more information.

Here are two possible answers:

Dili pa – No but but there is a possiblity that he/she will eat later Dili na – No and the person is expressing that he/she has no plan to eat

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